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Countdown To Zero Day: Stuxnet And The Launch Of The World'S First Digital Weapon
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Top Cybersecurity Journalist Kim Zetter Tells The Story Behind The Virus That Sabotaged Iran?S Nuclear Efforts And Shows How Its Existence Has Ushered In A New Age Of Warfareone In Which A Digital Attack Can Have The Same Destructive Capability As A Megaton Bomb.In January 2010, Inspectors With The International Atomic Energy Agency Noticed That Centrifuges At An Iranian Uranium Enrichment Plant Were Failing At An Unprecedented Rate. The Cause Was A Complete Mysteryapparently As Much To The Technicians Replacing The Centrifuges As To The Inspectors Observing Them.Then, Five Months Later, A Seemingly Unrelated Event Occurred: A Computer Security Firm In Belarus Was Called In To Troubleshoot Some Computers In Iran That Were Crashing And Rebooting Repeatedly.At First, The Firm?S Programmers Believed The Malicious Code On The Machines Was A Simple, Routine Piece Of Malware. But As They And Other Experts Around The World Investigated, They Discovered A Mysterious Virus Of Unparalleled Complexity.They Had, They Soon Learned, Stumbled Upon The World?S First Digital Weapon. For Stuxnet, As It Came To Be Known, Was Unlike Any Other Virus Or Worm Built Before: Rather Than Simply Hijacking Targeted Computers Or Stealing Information From Them, It Escaped The Digital Realm To Wreak Actual, Physical Destruction On A Nuclear Facility.In These Pages, Wired Journalist Kim Zetter Draws On Her Extensive Sources And Expertise To Tell The Story Behind Stuxnet?S Planning, Execution, And Discovery, Covering Its Genesis In The Corridors Of Bush?S White House And Its Unleashing On Systems In Iranand Telling The Spectacular, Unlikely Tale Of The Security Geeks Who Managed To Unravel A Sabotage Campaign Years In The Making.But Countdown To Zero Day Ranges Far Beyond Stuxnet Itself. Here, Zetter Shows Us How Digital Warfare Developed In The Us. She Takes Us Inside Today?S Flourishing Zeroday ?Grey Markets,? In Which Intelligence Agencies And Militaries Pay Huge Sums For The Malicious Code They Need To Carry Out Infiltrations And Attacks. She Reveals Just How Vulnerable Many Of Our Own Critical Systems Are To Stuxnetlike Strikes, From Nationstate Adversaries And Anonymous Hackers Alikeand Shows Us Just What Might Happen Should Our Infrastructure Be Targeted By Such An Attack.Propelled By Zetter?S Unique Knowledge And Access, And Filled With Eyeopening Explanations Of The Technologies Involved, Countdown To Zero Day Is A Comprehensive And Prescient Portrait Of A World At The Edge Of A New Kind Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Countdown to Zero Day'? A: 'Countdown to Zero Day' by Kim Zetter primarily explores the emergence of digital warfare, focusing on the Stuxnet virus that targeted Iran's nuclear program. It delves into how this digital weapon exemplifies a new form of conflict where cyber attacks can cause physical destruction.
- Q: What kind of insights does Kim Zetter provide in this book? A: Kim Zetter offers in-depth insights into the planning, execution, and detection of the Stuxnet attack, alongside discussions on broader themes of digital warfare, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the market for zero-day exploits.
- Q: Is 'Countdown to Zero Day' suitable for non-technical readers? A: Yes, 'Countdown to Zero Day' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both technical and non-technical readers interested in understanding the implications of cyber warfare.
- Q: How many pages does 'Countdown to Zero Day' have? A: 'Countdown to Zero Day' contains 448 pages, providing a comprehensive examination of digital warfare and its repercussions.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel, suitable for collectors and readers alike.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Countdown to Zero Day'? A: The author of 'Countdown to Zero Day' is Kim Zetter, a renowned cybersecurity journalist with extensive experience in covering cybersecurity issues.
- Q: When was 'Countdown to Zero Day' published? A: 'Countdown to Zero Day' was published on November 11, 2014.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'Countdown to Zero Day'.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Countdown to Zero Day'? A: Key themes include the evolution of cyber warfare, the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, and the implications of state-sponsored cyber attacks.
- Q: Can 'Countdown to Zero Day' help me understand the risks of digital warfare? A: Yes, 'Countdown to Zero Day' provides valuable insights into the risks associated with digital warfare, detailing how cyber attacks can impact national security and infrastructure.